But it only reached a certain point of it, not in the very beginning. Daller: And he uses every room, he doesnt sit in one room. Daller: Yes. And on top of that, I still worked for Sherwin Williams. They didnt even have soap. And I walked into there and I walked up, and the lid was closed on the coffin. Because he paid for the entire outside himself. Burke kept records of the work, most of which he completed himself and financed the through the sale of his business, the Tidewater Inn. And I was always a horse person. He had come into my room when I was not there, stole everything. George was born on June 8, 1937 in Elgin, TX to Waylan Stanley Burke and Nellie Elizabeth Burke (Weaver). When I bought it, I didnt know what was that ones house. Tell me when you want me to start. There isnt a room he doesnt go into. And I wish the hell I could have gotten a hold of that before they tore it down. Daller: You werent here. And they were going to pay for everything if they owned it. And as I said, I was in the military up there and we werent a big group of military, it was like a small base. Ill give you a job. Architectural style and interior style? Q: The Friends of the Seguine Mansionthe friends group. She was married to her late husband, Joseph F. Burke, Sr. of Mahanoy City for 69 years. Otherwise, Id never be able to have half the stuff thats in here because it would have cost me a private fortune to have it shipped. Burke: Well, I wanted a beautiful Victorian look. Unfortunately, all the grounds areI dont even know if the house is there anymore! And now the people that I sold it to, the Pistillis [James and Kathleen Pistilli], they had the whole thing researched and now its got landmark things on it and everything. George was a graduate of Hanover High School, Class of 1976 and entered the US Navy. George K. Burke Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at home, surrounded by his family, after a two year battle with colon cancer. But the problem is, its so limited on Staten Island. Photos of George Burke | Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home - Proudly Se. Then I went looking for the big pieces. Thats when she said to me, George, go save my house. And I came down and looked at it. I said, Gee, look at these chairs. And they said, Yes, look at them. If it wasnt for Mrs. Mackey across the street telling me about the funeral, I would have never known. So I went up with Father Tom and I had to take care of all those Eskimos, if any of them got sick or hurt this or that. So when I get out of the service, I got a job. You know, everybody knew him, and everybody, wow. Write your message of sympathy today. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America USA Ohio It doesnt happen on the North Shore because were very condensed and its a dense population. And then, it wasI guess that was in the spring, then later on, I dont know what I was doing. Sheriff's deputies joined police officers on the streets of downtown Winston-Salem Thursday night, and were a welcome sight to bar owners frazzled by two fatal shootings in as many months. The woodwork, the moldings, the parquet floors. Jeanne Marie Trentman Burleson, 97 of Morganton, NC passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. So I rented the apartment next door, and I broke a hole in the wall. The fact that the Seguine familythis was the farmhouse, their mansion was in Rossvilleand thats long gone. Burke: And he was one of the top portrait painters in Madrid. I found him through somebody. And I had to laugh. But, thats what I did. I think hes given you a great history of what started and, basically, youve talked about his life from the beginning, so, I dont know. If you want to come, behave yourselves. Q: Yes. Theyd come out and Id say, Look, I can get you this. It was so overgrown. George W. Burke, of Hull, died on Oct. 2. Because the other way, my uncle was digging into whatever a little bit of savings he had, in order to pay. I hope it isnt that the people who have access come in and empty it because Ive had people say, Oh, when youre not here, Im taking that painting, and Im taking that painting, and I want that couch, you know. Q: Yes. I dreamed, I saw it. And the house was really, needed shapebut thank God it was built as well is it was built, otherwise it would have fallen down. And I wanted these little chairs tufted but he had passed away before he could get around to tuft. It turned my stomach just to watch all of that gorgeous stuff just destroyed. But she used to wear three, four dresses and she smelled like an old goat! "You're always looking at doing whatever helps your team," he said. Dont forget I, for yearsin London, I went to university. I, being the youngest, of course, seeing everybody growing up. Its some very wealthy unknown-known person who was there. And the people that lived there, they got a little too old to stay there. So if this can remain a part of the history, thatll be great for people to appreciate. And he was so good. And from the garden, you could come back in under the porch and down into the kitchen in the basement. Ill help renovate it, fix it up and such. And thats what we did. Burke: So, my sister Marge, and my sister Bess, would come over and help me. Burke: So, in other words, fifty years from now, if someone wants to learn about the house, they can find out. Did quite well. People didnt want it because it had such a reputation as being haunted. And that was, Mrs.these mirrors came from that house, they were in the parlor in that houseWhat the hell was her name? And I was in the medical department, worked in the operating room. Well, it doesnt matter, her name. I saved that, thats still there. So coming back to it was a change. Burke: To put it backbecause the house was ruined, it was in terrible shape. They cant develop it. Oh, God, it was gorgeous. And underneath it was a whole kitchen and dining room that opened out to under the porch. Daller: We really cant give you any details on that. I was born right in the hospital across the street, and grew up 90% of my time on Staten Island until I became old enough and I joined the military. Use our Will Checklist to start getting organized today, and have the gift of planning ready for your future. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. It was under your bunk. He retired from BOCES as a bookkeeper. Because, now, they cant tear it down. I dont know if it ever took off. My brother, he come in and he said, What are you, nuts? Daller: But it feels like home. Share your thoughts and memories of George, Horizon Funeral and Cremation Services NJ. No, its not something were talking about right now. Well. I was in the mansion when the sisters lived there. And when I seen it all over there, and when I seen the British people were poor as church mice, they were selling everything. And they said, Oh my god, George, what are you Oh, and who else was that? below. Chance of rain 100%. GEORGE BURKE OBITUARY George Washington Burke, 86, of Panama City, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Burke: Oh, it was all overgrown with undergrowth. He was in the Air Force. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Unbelievable. . Q: Your collection of the items that you bought from Mrs. Murphy. What are we gonna do here? So he said, Well, I really love doing this, George. And I said, Okay, John, thats fine. And I know everythingId love to go out to Staten Island. So he said, Good. And my sister, Bess, she was married to Walter, her husband, who was in the Navy. They cant do anything. What the hell is this? All of a sudden, she went, Youre in my house, and get out! Holy Christ. I have no idea what it would be like to live in some other place. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. I think there were hundreds of people that worked there. George Burke Obituary It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Burke: Yes, and I had a beautiful apartment for years in St. George. Well, Bess, and my brothers wife, Evelyn, never got along. And I hope whoever is in charge of itLinda will probably be here in charge! George Burke's passing at the age of 83 has been publicly announced by C.T. Print Friendly Version . What the woman who was caretaking her, what she had to do was constantly keep lilacs next to the bed. Its still there, you can see it. March 1, 2023 10:52am. Burke: What its been like for you to live here. But you do have Chris thats upstairs that lives in the servants quarters. Q: Can you tell me about studying interior design? [laughs]. And she used to drink all the whiskey like crazy. Obituaries Services . Q: Yes. I mean, I could do a little woodwork, but I wasnt a carpenter. Help NYPAP document and celebrate NYCs preservation movement. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; and many additional relatives. And with that money, I restored most of the house. Funeral Services for George Johnson, 99, of Burke, SD will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Baptist Church in Lucas. Oh, they loved me. You cant ride anywhere but in a circle arena. So all the big mansions were built with outside kitchens. You buy me out. And he bought me out. He used to ride horses with Bess and her sister Belle, who attended Tottenville High School with him in the 1940s. George E Burke in 1930 United States Federal Census George E Burke was born circa 1922, at birth place, New York, to George E Burke and Hazel L Burke. I restored the whole housewell, how long did I live there? Do you remember that? So I made sure it was filled in with dirt the rest of the way, so I wouldnt have that water getting in the basement. I found three things like that. She was living in the house untilshe owned it until she died, and then I would take it over. Q: Was it a similar style? Burke: I had a beautiful big old house in Tottenville that I loved. Because my house was right across the street from it. But they donated it to the Sisters of Charity, figuring that the nuns could live in that gorgeous mansion. Lets stay friends. So I gave it to them. George had a wonderful career with the MBTA, starting as repairman and becoming the Superintendent of the Red Line until his retirement. Then I decided, well, Im going to get myself a nice apartment. Q: So well have audio recording and a transcript for researchersand Ill remove those names that you mentioned, Linda. And a lot of people kept their horses in the stables. Copyright 1998 2023 New York Preservation Archive Project. And I had a beautiful restaurant and a bar connected to it. I didnt know they were lilacs, but I could smell something pretty. So I come home dead tired. Destroyed. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. We will miss him dearly but are thankful he will be embraced by his dad George Smith Lindsey and his mom Azasha J. Lindsey, who preceded his death. Because I wanted the man that built the house, and this is the man that saved the house. (George), Charles Trentman "Trent" Burleson; grandchildren, Amy Elizabeth Walker (Bradley), Amanda Marie . Because the water was in the basement for so many years, all the dampness had lifted all the floorboards and everything, and so I had to dry the house out, and replaster the walls. George "Sonnyman" Preston Burke, age 83, of Brazoria passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021 with his family by his side. Daller: We lived several places. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of George R. Burke, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. So, thats it, I said, to hell with it. Q: Was that here in the house? I mean, these little gold chairs, are Victorianthats a Victorian chaireverything is really Victorian. When I was over there looking at their house. Burke: Ed. Oh, God. Yes. Theyre deciding they want to build, so they tear down and build. The whole family kind ofand the ladies got too old, and they decided they were going to move and go live inI think Georgia or Virginia, I forgot. He also discusses the donation of the Seguine Mansion to the Historic House Trust, and his vision for the ongoing maintenance of the home and property. Daily Obituaries. Some kind of jewelry. Funeral Home website by. And when youd come down, there wasthe stairwell come down, and it was a double parlor, like this, and where this door was, was with two double doors. Most of them were little things. I bought the house and Bess and Marge came over. I thought for sure that would never go. And thats what they were doing in France to keep from getting it taxed. On a goddamn pillared mattress sleeping? She came and did a lot for the draperies and everything here. Q: Well, tell me about getting started on this house. Q: Is there somebody in particular that you work with for reupholstery or restorations? your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Im always doing something. And the last time I went there, there was all houses built in it. Burke: Oh, when I was a kid, we lived in Annandale. Well, do you know what your preferences are? Burke: Oh, well, the Eskimos up there would give me beautiful mukluks and all kinds of things. And they were slate, the roof, and by walking on the slates, they broke and they slid off, and wherever they slid off, the rain poured through because it was holes. [laughs]. You said you started with the basement. Theres none of the spirits. So thats where I got most of the stuff thats here in the house today. I come down the stairs and I opened the door. They tore down those two nice little cottages that were there. He painted that for me. So every time she wants to go riding, she has to go all the way to New Jersey, ride her horse, and then come all the way back. Q: Did you start the restoration process at that house? Mom, you own the house, you own at least part of it, or half of it. "Bill" Maczko, Jr., 76, of Smock, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. Enter Theyre getting rid of everything! Well, I was born on Staten Island. And, of course, being in the military and traveling with them, the government shipped all my stuff that I bought and picked upshipped it all back to America for me. And then, on the side of the house in the back, there was a little piece built out. Q: And, do you keep records on, on those kinds of things? And my neighbor across the street, who had lived there forever, she comes over again with a couple of little plants for me. Im going to get gifts now because Im staying in the house and Im going to fix it up.. Burke: Scalia. I had the house put back together. Burke: Oh my god. Burke: But I forgot what the other two things where. Developers. And my uncle came in and was part of the whole group. I said, Well, the only one I know that talked like that is Bess Seguine. She said, Well, this is me. I said, What is it, Bess? She said, I want you to come and save my house. I said, Are you kidding, Bess? I said, as a kid growing up, we were always down on the beach, looking back up at this big white house that looked like a big Southern mansion. Burke: Yes. Q: The stuff that you got in England, from Mrs. Murphy. He was the husband of the late Diane M. (Marshall) Burke.